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Vocabulary Entry
recurve
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To bend or curve back again.
Example Sentences
"The bowstring will recurve after being released."
"He watched the art of recurve archery being demonstrated."
"The new design allows the branch to recurve gracefully."
N
noun
A type of archery bow that curves away from the archer when unstrung.
Example Sentences
"She prefers using a recurve for target shooting."
"The recurve allows for greater power and accuracy."
"He invested in a high-quality recurve for competitive events."
A
adjective
Having a shape that curves back or bends.
Example Sentences
"The recurve design of the building makes it stand out."
"He admired the recurve shape of the modern sculpture."
"The recurve edges of the furniture were both aesthetic and functional."